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Troops help protect Iraqi polls

BAGHDAD — Combined forcesthroughout Iraq stepped up securityefforts during the constitutionalreferendum vote Oct. 15, resulting infew attacks to disrupt the democraticprocess.

Only nine attacks associated with the1,300 polling sites in the Baghdad areaoccurred from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., TaskForce Baghdad officials said. The attacksconsisted of one improvised explosivedevice, two mortar/rocket, two rocket-propelled grenade and four small-arms-fire attacks.Attack thwarted in Yusufiyah

Task Force Baghdad Soldiersdetained 11 suspected terrorists at acheckpoint in Yusufiyah in the earlyafternoon of Oct. 15, heading off apotential attack on voters.

After stopping a suspicious blue vanat the checkpoint, Soldiers from 108thCavalry, 48th Brigade Combat Teamsearched the vehicle and discovered

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SEONGNAM —The Army’s transformation onthepeninsula continued Oct. 14, as American and Koreanmilitary leaders gathered recently to honor andrestructure one of the longest serving U.S. SpecialForces units in the world.

In a brief ceremony, Soldiers of the Special ForcesDetachment-Korea looked on as Brig. Gen. RichardMills, the Special Operations Command-Koreacommander, officially redesignated the unit as the 39thSpecial Forces Detachment.

While the change may appear to be minimal andmerely a name change, the “official” redesignationmarks the culmination of more than 20 years of effortsto return this historic detachment to the ranks of“combat-deployable” units.

Since it’s inception in 1958, the unit’s name andmakeup have changed repeatedly. In 1974, it wasinactivated as a combat-deployable unit and activatedas a training unit.

Then in 1984, the long process of re-establishingthe detachment as a “combat-deployable” unit began.

Throughout all the variations, its members haveremained steadfast in their mission and commitmentto the Republic of Korea Special Forces, to helppreserve the sovereignty and freedom of South Korea,

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according to Col. Richard Thomas, commander ofthe 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).

“While its nomenclature has changed at varioustimes,” said Thomas. “What has never changed is thisdetachment’s commitment to thoroughly professionaland combat-ready combined special forces that enables

(Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force) tostand as Primus Interpares – ‘First Among Equals’ –within the Combined Forces Command.”

The 16 Soldiers that make up the unit work with nineSouth Korean units including a Special Mission Group,the 707th Special Mission Battalion (Counter Terrorist),six brigades and a Special Warfare Training Group.

Primarily a training and “combat advisory” unit, theywork with each of the nine units to ensure a high levelof proficiency in various special forces operations byteaching tactics, techniques and procedures.

During war however, their roles change to “coalitionsupport team leaders” where they would assist inexecuting the units’ combat missions, said Master Sgt.Alfred Garcia, a member of 39th Detachment.

These missions - instructor and team leader - areboth demanding and essential to the successfulexecution of the CUWTF’s wartime mission,explained Mills.

“(This unit) is comprised of some of the mosttechnica l ly and tac t ica l ly prof ic ien t andprofess iona l spec ia l opera t ionsnoncommiss ioned of f ice rs in the U.S .Department of Defense,” said Mills. “(TheSoldiers) of Detachment 39 do things every daythat no other special operation forces operatorsare capable of.”

The commander of Special Forces Detachment-Korea Maj.Robert Burmaster, looks on as Brig. Gen. Richard Mills, thecommander of the Special Operations Center-Korea attachesthe a new guidon for the newly re-designated unit. Thedetachment was re-designated as the 39th Special ForcesCommand during a ceremony Oct. 14.

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three 125-millimeter projectiles.Iraqi security forces had the primary

responsibility for site security throughoutBaghdad. As voters entered the pollingstations at local area schools andgovernment buildings surrounded bycoils of concertina wire, Iraqi ArmySoldiers and Iraqi Police managedsecurity. Task Force Baghdad Soldiersassisted Iraqi forces with backupsecurity operations along outerperimeters by enforcing no-traffic zonesaround polling sites.

More than 250,000 new voters in theBaghdad area turned out to cast theirballot for the constitutional referendum,including some areas in north, south andwest Baghdad which did not participatein the January elections.

Security Saturday extended to theballots themselves. No ballots were stolenor otherwise compromised in theBaghdad area during the referendum

Korean Service Corpsemployees spray simulateddecontamination solutionFriday during a nuclear,biological and chemicaltraining exercise at CampKim. See Page 9 for morephotos and the story.

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Sounding off against Cindy SheehanSounding off against Cindy SheehanSounding off against Cindy SheehanSounding off against Cindy SheehanSounding off against Cindy SheehanBy Kamryn JaroszewskiFort Bragg Paraglide

I came into this hoping to show howoff-track Cindy Sheehan is in her quest forglobal awareness of her son’s death. Inresearching of what she’s said and donein the last few months, I’ve discoveredshe’s done a pretty good job of that herself.

Let me first say that I’m heartbrokenshe lost a son. I’m 13 weeks pregnant andam already protective of my child -- eventhough it’s no bigger than an apricot. Icouldn’t fathom the grief I’d feel learningof my child’s death after watching himgrow into a successful adult.

I can understand her motivation: she’sa gold-star mom who wants answers abouther son’s death. I agree with herconstitutional right to protest. It’s heractions I don’t get.

She’s crossed the line of a grievingmother and is now commercializing herson’s death; she’s turned her respectfulsearch for answers into a politicalsideshow where her actions are doingeverything but honoring her son’s name.

Time after time, Sheehan hascontradicted herself or made outlandishaccusations.

After meeting with President Bush atFort Lewis, Wash., in June 2004, she told areporter, “(Bush was) ... sincere aboutwanting freedom for the Iraqis ... I knowhe’s sorry and feels some pain for our loss.And I know he’s a man of faith.” She alsodiscussed her concerns in the interviewabout the president’s justifications for war.

A year later however, in anotherinterview about the same meeting, she saidit was,“One ofthe mostdisgustingexperiencesI ever hadand ittook me almost a year to even talk aboutit.” She added that President Bush wasdetached from humanity and said, “Hismouth kept moving, but there was nothingin his eyes or anything else about him thatshowed me he really cared or had any realcompassion at all.”

How could she say he felt pain for herloss in the first interview and blast him forhis callous heart in the second? Shedoesn’t make any sense. It is OK for a

person to change their opinion aboutsomeone—but it is better that she admither attitude toward him changed than lieabout it in the second interview.

When she met with MSNBC’s ChrisMatthews in August 2005 for a segmenton his show, “Hardball with ChrisMatthews,” Sheehan told him shewouldn’t feel any different about her son’sdeath if he died in Afghanistan.

She told Matthews, “(Afghanistan is)almost the same thing” as the Iraq war,and in both cases it was wrong to invadean entire country to fight an ideology thatdid not necessarily represent all of thepeople of that country.

When Matthews countered by tellingSheehan Afghanistan was the countrythat harbored Taliban and al-Qaidaterrorists responsible for the 9-11 attacks,Sheehan replied, “Well then we shouldhave gone after al-Qaida and maybe notafter the country of Afghanistan,” addingthat U.S. troops were not having anysuccess and should be brought home.

The last time I checked, we did not goafter the entire country of Afghanistan.We did not occupy every city and attackthe general population.

We helped the Northern Alliancecomplete what they’d been trying toaccomplish in the years before— to reclaimtheir country from the Taliban. As far asnot being successful, if you call buildingschools, women’s centers and medicalfacilities not successful, then what is?

Sheehan told an audience of World WarII veterans that she planned to tellPresident Bush to, “Quit saying that U.S.

t r o o p sdied for an o b l ecause inI r a q ,u n l e s syou say,

‘well, except for Casey Sheehan.’ Don’tyou dare spill any more blood in Casey’sname. You do not have permission to usemy son’s name.”

Yet it’s OK for her to bring in other“sons’ names” when it’s convenient forher. In a display at Camp Casey, she setup white crosses with fallen Soldiers’names on them to show how many peopledied in the war. Just as Sheehan didn’twant the president including her son’s

name in his cause, other parents don’twant their child’s name linked to Sheehan.

“I went there and had Matthew’s nametaken off of there. It’s fine for people togrieve their own way. It aggravates me tosee them using other people’s names tofurther their cause,” said Matt Matula,father of a Texas Marine killed in Iraq.

Sheehan’s antics went even furtherwhen she told that same group ofveterans, “My son was killed in 2004. I amnot paying my taxes for 2004.

You killed my son, George Bush, and Idon’t owe you a penny … you give myson back and I’ll pay my taxes. Come afterme (for back taxes) and we’ll put this waron trial.”

Cindy, honey, you’re not going to beputting the war on trial. You’ll be put ontrial for tax evasion. Big difference. By theway, how does not paying your taxessupport your cause to bring Soldiershome? How does it honor your son?

I understand that Sheehan is blamingmost of society’s problems on thepresident, but this one has me stumped.

She wrote on a Web site, “Well, Georgeand I are leaving Crawford today. Georgeis finished playing golf and telling hisfables in San Diego, so he will be headingto Louisiana to see the devastation thathis environmental policies and his killingpolicies have caused.”

Hmmmm. No matter how much peopledisagree with President Bush, I doubt veryseriously we can blame hurricanes on him.

To date, I think the most selfish, callousstatement Sheehan made was on a recentweb log. She was upset that CNN wasgiving most of its coverage to HurricaneRita, instead of to her.

She wrote, “I am watching CNN andit’s 100 percent Rita … even though it is alittle wind and a little rain … it is bad, butthere are other things going on in thiscountry today …and in the world!!!!”

When someone pointed out it wasmuch more than that, she apologized,saying, “When I was watching CNN thismorning, that’s what it was … I know itwas much worse earlier and it wasdevastating. I didn’t make myself clear andI apologize. I also know that the media willcover anything else besides the war.”

An observant blogger pointed out thatthere were timestamps attached to eachcomment. Sheehan made her original postat 6:29 a.m. Pacific time. Hurricane Ritamade landfall at 3 a.m. Central time—which made it 1 a.m. Pacific time. By thetime Sheehan made her first post, thehurricane had already made landfall, thusnegating any credibility in her apology.

She complained about 100 percent Ritacoverage, but 100 percent Iraq war or CindySheehan coverage would make her ecstatic.

Once again, it’s OK for a televisionstation to do something when it’sconvenient for her, but the second theycover something else—like a naturaldisaster —it’s not.

Cindy, you’ve lost your mind.

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‘I couldn’t fathom the grief I’dexperience learning of my child’s deathafter watching him grow into a successfuladult.’

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Secretary of DefenseTown Hall Meeting

U.S. Secretary of Defense DonaldRumsfeld will conduct a town hallmeeting Friday at Yongsan ArmyGarrison in Seoul. The meeting willinclude remarks by Rumsfeld and a50-minute question-answer session.AFN will carry the townhall live fromapproximately 4:13 - 5 p.m. It will airagain at 5 p.m. Saturday on AFN KoreaPrime (Channel 12). And again Sundayat a time to be determined on Channel 5(DTH) (off base) and MWR Cable.

Special Duty asInspector General

The Office of the Inspector Generalfor 8th U.S. Army and U.S. FrocesKorea is looking for Soldiers in therank of major (branch immaterial) orcaptain (with successful completionof company command) to serve as IG.For information, call 725-6739.

Marine Corps 230thBirthday Ball

The U.S. Marine Corps will hold a Ballcelebrating the corps’ 230th birthdayat 6 p.m. Nov. 12. The ball will be atthe Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. Ticketsare $60 each. Those interested inattending must RSVP by Nov. 4. Fortickets or information, [email protected] or call723-7053.

Stars and Stripes OffersTrip Down UnderStars and Stripes, the only dailypublication serving the U.S. military,is now offering one lucky winnerstationed in Korea the chance to wina trip Down Under.As part of their 2005 fall subscriptioncampaign, Stars and Stripes hasstarted signing up Department ofDefense ID cardholders throughoutKorea for a chance to win a trip toAustralia, according to JohnPanasiewicz, the newspaper’s Pacificgeneral manager.“As part of this year’s campaign, wewanted to do something special forthose stationed in Korea,” saidPanasiewicz. “We have been workinghard to improve our local coveragein Korea and we want people to takenotice of that effort. We have alsoreceived, and are grateful, for thestrong support we have gotten fromthe local community, including boththe Navy Club and Exchange New CarSales who helped sponsor thiscontest and made such a great prizepossible.”No purchase is necessary to win andthe deadline for entering is Oct. 31.For information on the contest or tosubscribe to Stars and Stripes, call721-7140 from anywhere in Korea, ore-mail [email protected].

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YONGSAN GARRISON — How many times have youeither been extremely delighted or terribly disappointed aboutthe kind of service you received? And, during those times ofeither joy or frustration, I bet you wished that you couldspeak directly to the manager to either give a well-deservedcomplement — or to give the manager a piece of your mind.Well, thanks to the Interactive Customer Evaluation System,you can do just that.

Military personnel, civilian employees and family memberson installations throughout Korea have the opportunity at theirfingertips to let managers know how well their staff isproviding goods or services – through the InteractiveCustomer Evaluation, or ICE, System.

ICE has been deployed from the “Z to the Sea.” That is, allthe Area Commands in Korea are connected to the ICE system.ICE is a simple-to-use system that can be accessed atconveniently located ICE computer terminals throughout AreaII. However a dedicated terminal is not needed to access ICE.Anyone can access ICE on a personal computer by visiting

its Web site at http://ice.disa.mil. Once at the ICE main page,simply point and click.

ICE is the Department of Defense’s on-line customerfeedback network. This system gives customers the chanceto use electronic comment cards to rate – and to voice theiropinions – on the services offered on installations. A customercoming into the main ICE page can navigate to specificproviders on active ICE sites.

The electronic customer evaluation cards are transmitteddirectly to responsible managers and appropriate commandofficials. Therefore, ICE provides a customer feedbackmechanism that allows managers the opportunity to takeimmediate actions to improve the delivery of services.Additionally, with ICE, there is no chance of a hard copycomment card getting lost in the process. To assure that thesystem works, a manager will get in touch with you if youleave contact information (name, phone number and e-mailaddress).

WASHINGTON — The Army hasannounced that its Primary LeadershipDevelopment Course will be renamed theWarrior Leader Course, beginning Oct.15, and officials said the new namereflects changes made to PLDCcurriculum over the past year.

The course has been redesigned tobetter prepare Soldiers for asymmetricalwarfare and now includes lessonslearned in Iraq and Afghanistan, saidBrig. Gen. James M. Milano, the Army’sdirector of Training under G3.

“The new WLC will not only prepareSoldiers for traditional challenges, butirregular challenges as well,” Milano saidafter reviewing all the changes made tothe curriculum this past year.

WLC now emphasizes the skills andknowledge small-unit leaders need toexcel in a contemporary operationalenvironment, Milano said.Academy helps revamp course

“We are a nation at war. We havetaken the lessons learned from ourdeployments and incorporated them intoour revised leadership course,” said Col.David Abramowitz, commandant of theU.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy,which played a major role in redesigningthe PLDC curriculum.

“These changes add rigor andrelevance to the course and improveleadership skills and confidence in ourjunior leaders,” Abramowitz said. “Thecourse is revolutionary and warrants aname change.”

Warrior Leader Course is the rightname for the new course, Abromowitzsaid, because it “espouses the tenets ofthe Warrior Ethos.”

PLDC used an instructor-centered,exposure, and feedback system.Instruction consisted of lecture,classroom-based practical exercises,and a cognitive skills test. A short FieldTraining Exercise was the practicalexercise used to evaluate combat leaderskills.

The FTX, though, lacked

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standardization throughout the Army,said retired Sgt. Maj. Ron Schexnayderof the G3 Leader Development Division.He said a different approach was neededto produce a competent, innovative,adaptive and agile combat leader requiredby the current operational environment.Changes stem back to ATLDP

The NCO phase of the Army Trainingand Leader Development Panel, knownas ATLDP, was not about “fixing” theNCO Corps; rather, it was anintrospection to determine how the Armycould make a professional NCO Corpseven better, Schexnayder said. He saidsince ATLDP, the Army has been in theprocess of transforming the NCOEducation System in an effort to designa system that would not dilute thewarfighting focus of NCOES.

NCOES must remain focused onNCO core areas of leading, training,maintaining standards, caring forSoldiers, technical competencies andtactical warrior skills, Schexnayder said,while integrating greater conceptual andinterpersonal skills.

Changes in the modular Army andoperational environment now requiredecentralized leadership skills,Schexnayder said. He said a small unitleader is needed who can employ allwarfighting functions rapidly.Modular force needs versatile NCOs

The modular force structure andcontemporary operational environmentrelies heavily on small-unit tactics. Thedemands of today’s battlefield require

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leaders who can think independently,Schexnayder said.

The Warrior Leader Course is designedto provide the Army with NCOs who canvisualize, describe, and execute squad-level operations in varied operationalenvironments, Schexnayder said.

“The WLC places the responsibilityof training individual Soldier skills backon the junior leader,” said Command Sgt.Maj. James E. Dale of the SergeantsMajor Academy. “This course prepareshim/her to assume that role.”WLC is battle-focused

Graduates of WLC will haveexperienced standard-based,performance-oriented and battle-focusedtraining, which supports squad-leveloperations, Schexnayder said. Everyspecialist (promotable) and sergeant inan all-volunteer Army require training ascombat leaders, he said.

The WLC is now tailored to theenvironment in which the Army operatestoday, Schexnayder said. Every studentnow receives detailed squad-levelcombat leader training. This learner-centered and outcome-based approachreinforces all small unit tactics,techniques, and procedures, he said.

The WLC incorporates recent lessonslearned, Schexnayder said. As such, hesaid the course constantly adapts toworld threats by incorporating theexperience from the battlefield. Combatskills are trained and reinforced uponarrival, “Weapon immersion” isemphasized throughout the new course.

Training and evaluation as a combatleader now applies to every soldier.

Evaluation is centered on the NCO’sability to demonstrate troop-leadingprocedures in current threat-basedscenarios.New STX is now 96 hours

The combat focus of the courseculminates in a 96-hour SituationalTraining Exercise or STX. Nine battledrills and 39 warrior tasks are theframework driving the planning,preparation, rehearsal and execution ofall squad operations, This STX iscompetency-based, battle-focused,grounded in a combat scenario, drivenby troop-leadingprocedures, officialssaid.

Instructors must completecertification before leading andevaluating students. The WLC alsorequires trainers to have squad leaderand platoon sergeant experience and tobe certified to teach the entirecurriculum.NCOES changing since WWII

The post-World War II NCOAcademies at division level began a greattradition of NCO education thatcontinues today. The concept was lateradopted Armywide, but it initiallyprovided education only to Combat ArmsSoldiers. PLDC integrated Soldiers fromall fields, but instructors were notcertified.

The Warrior Leader Course is the firstcourse to apply the same combat leader-specific training standard for all Soldiers,regardless of gender or background,Schexnayder said.

(Editor’s note: Information providedby G3 Leader Development Division.)

process, TF Baghdad officials said.There were no instances of violence

in Tal Afar, an area controlled byparatroopers from the 2nd Battalion,325th Airborne Infantry Regiment,82nd Airborne Division. More than8,000 people voted in the zone’s threepolling sites.10th Mountain helps secure AbuGhraib

In the Abu Ghraib district, IraqiSoldiers and police had searched morethan 4,000 Iraqis by noon Oct. 15 asthe citizens headed to the polls.

Two Abu Ghraib polling stationsran out of ballots near the end of theday due to high voter turnout and hadto be re-supplied to accommodate thelocal residents waiting to vote.

Iraqi Army Soldiers and Iraqi Policesecured polling stations in westernAbu Ghraib in the days leading up tothe Constitutional Referendum vote.As foot traffic streamed toward thevoting sites, Iraqi Security Forcesremained a visible presence to deterterrorist attacks.

U.S. Soldiers from 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 10th MountainDivision remained in the backgroundto support their Iraqi counterpartswith outer perimeter securityoperations.

“The people of Abu Ghraib are

euphoric to participate in the politicalprocess,” said Lt. Col. James R.Blackburn, 1st Squadron, 11thArmored Combat Regimentcommander. “We are proud to observethis historic event.”100,000 stream to polls in al Anbar

In the al Anbar province, membersof 2d Marine Division and Iraqisecurity forces provided security for139 polling sites. More voters turnedout than during the national electionsheld last January, with more than100,000 eligible voters participating inthe process.

“I am extremely pleased with therole 2d Marine Division and ourpartners in the Iraqi security forcesplayed in helping to provide a safe andsecure environment for the citizens ofal Anbar to go to the polls,” said 2dMarine Division CommandingGeneral, Maj. Gen. Richard A. Huck.

Part of the success from the Oct.15 vote can be attributed to recent andongoing operations conducted byCoalition and Iraqi security forces inthe western Euphrates River Valley.

Overall, about 15.5 million of Iraq’s26 million people were registered tovote.

(Compiled from news releases by TaskForce Baghdad, Task Force WhiteFalcon, Multi-National Force Iraq.)

Oct. 21, 2005

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RODRIGUEZ RANGE — The 4thSquadron, 7th Cavalry Regimentforward observer’s muffled, scratchyvoice came over the radio. From hisconcealment among the trees on amountainside, the observer provided gridcoordinates to the target of opportunitybelow. Noting the direction of fire, thefour-man crew, excited to effectivelydeliver its lethal 120 mm payload,jumped into action.

While the senior noncommissionedofficer confirmed the grid coordinatesand received a target description, theforward observer pronounced the targetarea clear of any friendly forces.

A Soldier passed a mortar roundfrom the side of the tank to twoSoldiers waiting to load the mortargun, as the NCO entered the targetcoordinates into the tank’s computer.

“Hang-it fire!” yelled the seniorNCO, sending a round flying over themountainside to the unseen target.

With a maximum effective range of

Cavalry regiment tees up after 12-month live fire droughtBy Spc. Timothy Dinneen2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

By Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY — Soldiers from acrossArea I graduated today from the first AirLoad Planning Course in Warrior Country.

The eight-day class began Oct. 12 andtaught Soldiers about equipment preparationand load planning for airlift.

Staff Sgt. Jack West, 2nd InfantryDivision schools noncommissioned officer,explained that when a unit deploys, the AirForce provides airplanes to move personneland equipment.

“But the Air Force won’t put your loadtogether for you,” he said. “You have to givethem a load plan, so they know how manyand what type of aircraft to send. Only youknow what kind of equipment you have inyour unit.”

That’s where Air Force Staff Sgt. BrianMeans and Tech Sgt. Rick Marston, loadmasters and class instructors from TravisAir Force Base, Calif., come in.

“Our job is to teach our affiliates – Army,Navy and Marines – how to deploy quickly,”Means said. “We provide the airlift, but whena unit is tasked to deploy, they need to knowhow to package their cargo and load plan.”

Load planning is not as easy as it maysound, Means warned.

“There are a lot of factors involved,”he explained. “It all depends on whatyou’re bringing – vehicles, food, water,clothing, shelter … it starts gettingcomplicated. Each aircraft has differentrestrictions, and there is a lot of math

Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Means, load master and affiliation instructor, inspects a pallet students in the Air LoadPlanner’s Course put together.

Sgt. Shannon Lepley tightens a strap around an airlift pallet Oct. 13 at the Air LoadPlanner’s Course on Camp Casey.

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7,200 meters, the 120 mm mortar wassilent for a few seconds after itsdeafening launch explosion. A soft“boom” from the other side of themountain told the crew the round hadhit its target. Shrapnel from the mortarspewed up and out, creating a deadlykill radius of 75 meters.

The three-day, live-fire trainingexercise Oct. 6-8 ended a 12-monthfiring-maneuver drought for the unitdubbed “High Angle Hell.”

Sgt. 1st Class Chad Utz said themotto fits the unit well because theyare almost always tucked behind a hillor mountainside and have to fire up

and over natural cover, rarely seeingtheir targets explode.

Live-fire exercises are a big dealbecause it gives the command an

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Two 4-7 Cavalry Soldiers clean the mortar tubein between firing 120 mm rounds at RodriguezRange.

A senior noncommissioned officer (left) receives grid coordinates while the assistan gunnerwaits for the command to load a mortar round Oct. 6 during 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment’slive-fire exercise at Rodriguez Range.

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Warrior StandardArea I and 2nd Infantry Divisionleaders remind Soldiers that everyoneworking in or visiting Area I mustadhere to the Warrior Standard, evenif they are not assigned to the 2ndInfantry Division.

Town Hall MeetingsU.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud,will host its Town Hall Meetings 10a.m. in the CRC theater and 2 p.m. inthe Camp Stanley theaterWednesday. U.S. Army Garrison,Camp Casey officials will host TownHall Meetings at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 inCarey Fitness Center and 3 p.m. Nov.23 in the Camp Hovey Theater.

Family ReadinessSymposium

Area I Army Community Services ishosting the second Family ReadinessGroup Symposium 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday at the Camp Casey ACSclassroom. The meeting is to provideall unit family readiness group liaisonsand leaders with continued training,guidance and support for their FRGgroups.

Upcoming NEOExercise

Department of Defense familymembers and civilian employees mustregister at the NoncombatantEvacuation Operation centersThursday thru Oct. 28 at the CampRed Cloud Physical Fitness Centeror Camp Casey’s Hanson FieldHouse. During the exercise, NEOcenters will be open 24 hours a day.Shuttle buses will run from the CampStanley theater to the CRC NEOcenter 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days.

Barbarian Dinner NightCamp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club willhost a Barbarian Dinner Night Nov.18. The menu will be cornish gamehen, oven-baked potato, corn on thecob and carrot cake or apple strudelfor dessert . With advancereservation, prices are $13.95 withutensils and $11.95 without utensils,or $19.95 at the door. A movie willplay during the meal. Call 732-8211for information.

Amerasian ChristianAcademy Bazaar

The Amerasian Christian Academy ofDongducheon will host its 2nd AnnualBazaar 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday at theShalom House, three blocks south ofCamp Casey’s Gate 1. There will beinternational food and games. Forinformation, call 011-9726-4002.

Inspectors GeneralNeeded

The Office of the Inspector Generalfor 8th U.S. Army and United StatesForces, Korea is looking for excellentSoldiers in the rank of major (branchimmaterial) to serve as InspectorsGeneral. For information, call Lt. Col.Levern Eady at 725-6739.

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CAMP RED CLOUD - Children from around the areavisited the fire department at Camp Red Cloud the week ofOct. 10-14 in observance of Fire Prevention Week.

“Each year, we observe Fire Prevention Week to markthe anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871,” saidJohn Cook, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud fire chief.“It is important we take that time to get the fire safety messageout to as many people as possible to help prevent fires andsave lives.”

Fire officials from the garrison invited local schoolchildrento the base fire station, where they taught children about fire

Children learn fire safetyChildren learn fire safetyChildren learn fire safetyChildren learn fire safetyChildren learn fire safetyprevention, smoke alarms and how to react to a fire. Firemenalso showed the children a video that taught them what todo when they hear a smoke alarm and how to react if theirclothes catch fire.

Cook said the most important message for the children isto have a home escape plan and to know how to contact thefire department in an emergency.

The local Uijeongbu fire department brought a fire-escapesimulation truck for the children. The inside of the truck isdark and filled with smoke, and has four obstacles the childrenhave to negotiate: stairs, a slide, a hidden door and a backdraftsimulation. The children had to crawl and use their hands tofind the way out, which simulates conditions that might bepresent in a real fire.

“It’s a really good experience for the kids, to give theman idea of how to react to a fire,” said Aura Laureano, amother who accompanied her son’s class to the Oct. 12demonstration. “This is the first time learning about fire safetyfor some of the children, and the equipment and video weregreat for them.”

Assistant Fire Chief Kim Tae-chong said it’s important toteach children about fire safety.

“We do this so that as the children grow up, they knowabout fire safety,” he explained. “We start teaching themyoung, and try to make it fun for them. We let them explorethe fire truck, play with our Dalmatian Sparky, watch a videoand we give them coloring books and hats. This keeps theminterested and also makes them feel more comfortable withthe fire department.”

The demonstration was successful for Joey Laureano, akindergartener with the International Christian School.

“It was so cool,” Laureano said. “We learned to stop,drop and roll and to get out if we smell smoke.”Assistant Fire Chief Kim Tae-chung teaches Joey Laureano how to use

a fire extinguisher Oct. 12 at a fire safety demonstration for local schoolchildren.

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CAMP RED CLOUD — Soldiers ofthe 2nd Infantry Division celebrated thecontributions Hispanics have made inthe military during a Hispanic Heritageluncheon Oct. 14.

The luncheon at the CommandingGeneral’s Mess came at the end ofHispanic Heritage month, Sept. 15 - Oct.15. Salsa music filled the air, Mexican-style blankets and maracas adorned thetables, and a Mexican buffet set the toneto south-of-the-border rather than southof the 38th parallel.

Although the food and decorationshad a Mexican theme, the slidepresentation spotlighted all Hispaniccountries and cultures and how theycontribute to the military.

“I think it’s pretty good to recognizeHispanics in the service and othercultures in the military,” said Sgt.Thomas De La Cruz, a shift leader atthe C.G.’s Mess.

Sgt. Major Angel L. Maldonado,USAG Camp Casey sergeant major,drew on his 28 years of active dutyexperience in his remarks as guestspeaker. Maldonado discussed how themilitary has helped him develop hiscareer, the important role Hispanics playin the military, and the valor thatHispanic units in the military haveshown throughout history.

Maldonado, an American of Puerto

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Rican decent, said he is proud that theArmy helped him become what he istoday. He said he started as a high schooldropout who spoke very poor Englishand made it all the way to the rank ofsergeant major.

“Strong and colorful threads ofAmerican fabric,” was how Maldonadodescribed the diversity of cultures in themilitary and how it makes our servicestronger.

Maldonado added that all Hispanicsshare a common heritage, brotherhoodand a belief in the American dream.

Lt. Col. Mark A. Johnson, EqualOpportunity program manager, saidactivities such as the luncheon aredesigned to promote cultural awarenessand to showcase the militarycontributions minority groups havemade in the past.

“It helps keep a healthyenvironment,” Johnson said.

Over on Camp Casey, the USO hostedfestivities Saturday at their pavilion.Soldiers and civilians sampled 17homemade Hispanic dishes, listened tolive music and participated in raffledrawings. Posters of 18 notable Hispanic-Americans decorated the pavilion.

In his remarks at the Casey event,Sgt. Maj. Andres Ortiz, 1st HeavyBrigade Combat Team operationssergeant major, lauded the Hispanicheritages celebrations.

“Hispanic-Americans have thischance of getting together duringevents like this to enjoy home-cookedHispanic dishes, music and dances, andtogether, honor the great contributionsof the Hispanic community toAmerica,” he said.

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CAMP RED CLOUD — Latin singing ensemble“Las Tres Divas” entertained Soldiers and civilians Oct.13 at the Camp Red Cloud Physical Fitness Center.

The trio comprises singing sensations Shelly Lares,Elida Reyna and Stefani Monteil. The ladies each havesuccessful solo careers, but, to the delight of theirfans, teamed up to create Las Tres Divas. The Divashad no problem keeping the audience dancing withtheir mix of tejano, salsa and reggaton songs.

“I was surprised to see them here,” said Pfc. RamonCarrasco, 552nd Signal Company, a longtime fan. “I



didn’t think the Army would ever bring over someoneI was so familiar with. I grew up listening to theseladies.”

The Divas pumped up the crowd with high-energymusic, backed by an 11-piece ensemble band. Betweensongs, the women interacted with the audience andeven invited some Soldiers to dance with them.

Carrasco was one of the lucky chosen ones.“I never thought I would get to see them this close,

let alone dance with them,” Carrasco said. “I sawthem live once at an awards show, but that was fromway back in the crowd. They were really great to getthe audience involved here, and they were so friendlyand down-to-earth.”

Lt. Col. William Huber, U.S. Army Garrison, CampRed Cloud commander, agreed.

“The members are all extremely talented musiciansthat know how to excite a crowd and maintain the

momentum throughout the show,” he said. “This is afuture headline act that will be on the charts in thenear future, and CRC was very fortunate to hostthem.”

Armed Forces Entertainment officials said servicemembers have been asking for Latin musicentertainment for years, but the Las Tres Divas tourmarks the first time a Hispanic act has answered thecall to entertain troops overseas.

The stop here was part of a 21-day tour of militarybases and ships in the Pacific, sponsored by Gibson/Epiphone Guitars. At the end of each show, the Divasgave away a free Epiphone DR-200 acoustic guitardonated by the company.

Pfc. Ryan Sullivan, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 2nd Infantry Division, held the winningticket at the CRC show. The ladies invited him onstageto receive the guitar, and asked him to stay and playsomething for the crowd.

“It felt good to win,” Sullivan said, “but even betterto play onstage.”

Huber said the evening was a huge success.“When I spoke to Soldiers during and after the

show, everyone was very impressed with the bandsperformance, music selection and enjoying threebeautiful ladies singing their hearts out,” he explained.“It was another great evening of quality entertainmentbrought to CRC by Morale, Welfare and Recreation,and Armed Forces Entertainment.”

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Above: Diva Elita Reynes dances with Pfc. Ramon Carrasco atthe Camp Red Cloud concert Oct. 13.Left: Stefani Monteil smiles for the crowd during a salsa number.

Pfc. Ryan Sullivan plays a few chords on the Epiphone DR-200guitar he won at the show while Monteil holds a microphone.

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involved as to how much weight youcan put in each aircraft, and where,so it can still fly.”

Planners also have to consider howto package their equipment.

“If you put all of your tents on oneairplane and all your food on another, ifone of those planes breaks down you’restuck,” Means said.

While all loads are checked by AirForce personnel before airlift, havingsomeone in the unit who knows howto properly plan a load speeds up theprocess.

“We’re trying to teach units how todo this themselves, because it will makethem more self-sufficient and increaseour capabilities as a combined force,”Means said. “If a unit needs Air Forcepersonnel to come and hold their handsthrough it, it’s going to take a lot longer.”

Sgt. 1st Class Pedro Herrera,Company D, 2nd Battlion, 2nd AviationBrigade, said he thinks teaching the classon the peninsula is an excellent idea.

“There is always the possibility of

future deployments from Korea,”Herrera said. “Knowing how to planfor an airlift makes us a moreexpeditionary force. The Army istransforming to rapid-deploymentunits, and this course is in keepingwith that transformation.”

For Sgt. Shannon Lepley, CompanyB, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion,taking the course has made her a morewell-rounded Soldier.

“I’m a supply sergeant, so this issomething I might actually use someday,” she said. “If we get deployed, it’sgood to know there are certifiedindividuals to take care of the planning.”

This is the first time the Air LoadPlanner’s Course has been taught inArea I, West said.

“Traditionally, this class is donedown in Osan, but we didn’t getenough slots for Area I personnel,” heexplained. “This way, we get to train40 Soldiers at once.”

opportunity to see what theydo well, how they fit withina fighting force and how touse them better on thebattlefield, Utz said.

“Our bread-and-buttertargets are dismountedinfantry, but our roundscould hurt a tank,” he said.

Utz explained that mortarfire has become even moreimportant in today’sbattlefield because of thetight spots they can target,providing cover and support.Mortar fire has improvedbecause the fighting inAfghanistan has hilly terrain,and there is a need for coverfire eliminating enemy mortarpositions in urban fighting inIraq.

“Artillery cannot get into a lot of placesthat a mortar can get into,” Utz said.

Utz joked that compared to golf, firinga mortar would be a cross between a

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driver and a wedge because of thedistance and the loft. To anyone on thegreen over the mountainside, 4-7 Cav.says, “Fore!”

A Soldier holds a 120 mm round, waiting to pass it to an assistantgunner.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — A team of three Armyevaluators gave the “ultimate” inspection to the ThreeKingdoms Dining Facility on Yongsan Main Post Oct.12. The facility is one of seven Army-wide to contendfor the Philip A. Connelly best large garrison title.

“So far, this facility is number one,” said Sgt. Maj.Paul Cyr, a Department of the Army food serviceevaluator stationed at Fort Lee, Va.

Cyr smiled knowingly; Yongsan is the first stop ona three-month long evaluation of finalist dining facilitiesfrom Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Fort Rucker, Ala.,Fort Drum, N.Y., Fort Riley, Kan., Presidio ofMonterey, Calif., and Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Each year, the Army awards the Connelly Cup tothe best dining facilities in a variety of categories.

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Civilian Evaluator George Baggott (left) measures cooking oiltemperatures with a Three Kingdoms Dining Facility cook Oct.12 at Yongsan Garrison.

“The fact that this is one of seven dining facilitiesin the Army to compete for this honor really sayssomething about the quality of service here,” said ChiefWarrant Officer Peter Motrynczuk, the Army foodadvisor. “Normally, it’s very close; the winner andthe runner-up try to separate themselves from therest of the pack.”

The team spends one day at each facility. It evaluateseverything from the quality and taste of food toinventory methods.

“We’re also looking at procedural things ... howthey go about food preparation, serving, food safety,sanitation, equipment maintenance, inventorymanagement,” Motrynczuk explained. “There’s awhole lot that goes into it.”

The team members said one of the indicators iswhat Soldiers think.

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KSC employees hone decontamination skillsKSC employees hone decontamination skillsKSC employees hone decontamination skillsKSC employees hone decontamination skillsKSC employees hone decontamination skillsBy David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

CAMP KIM — The alarm sounded.Teams of Korean Service Corpsworkers immediately put on protectivemasks and chemical gear.

“They have eight minutes to go toMOPP 4,” said Kim Chun-hon, KSCHeadquarters Nuclear, Biological andChemical operations manager. “Wepractice all the time. We’re good at it.”

The high-protective posture, levelfour, includes the maximum protectionfrom a chemical or biological attack -boots, mask and suit. It is somethingthese KSC employees are used to asspecialists at site decontamination.

A 40-hour course Oct. 10-14 taught19 Area II, III and IV KSC employeesthe latest in decontamination techniques.The employees are now at their units totrain fellow employees on the tasks theylearned.

“The KSC employees play a very vitalrole,” said Maj. Chris Fland, KSCBattalion executive officer. “It’simportant for them to do their battle taskmission of performing ‘decon’operations.”

Friday, the classroom and onsitetraining culminated in a practicalexercise. While in MOPP 4, theemployees mounted four Falcon fixed-site decontamination systems -otherwise known as Ford 350 pick-uptrucks with trailers full ofdecontaminants.

The vehicle can carry about 1,000gallons of decontamination solution,said Choe Chun-yong, the mobiletraining team chief instructor.

“With that much solution we candecontaminate one mile of a two-laneroad, or one four-story building,” Choesaid.

The system is manned by three KSCemployees. One man acts as a deckgunner, spraying the solution from a

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Korean Service Corps Nuclear, Biological and Chemical specialists practice site-decontamination techniques Friday at Camp Kim.

Workers spray down a Camp Kim road tosimulate chemical decontamination.

Pae Won-po (right) gives instructions to KSCworkers before a practical exercise. Pae is withthe 32nd KSC Company Mobile Training Team.

Right: Teams spray simulated decontaminationsolution on a Camp Kim building as the finalexercise in a 40-hour course Friday. The Falconsite-decontamination system is a Ford 350pick-up truck with a 1,000-gallon tank trailer.

high-powered hose on the back of thetruck. One man is a driver and anothermonitors the system’s decontaminationflow.

For the exercise, the KSC workersused a soapy water-based solution to

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Early School Release,Possible Traffic Disruption

Yongsan schools will release studentsat 11 a.m. Friday in conjunction withthe visit of U.S. Secretary of DefenseDonald Rumsfeld, who will address anafternoon town hall meeting at CollierField House. Motorists may encountertraffic disruptions on Yongsan SouthPost during the visit.

Gate Barrier ConstructionA gate barrier project is scheduled tobegin Friday to enhance security atYongsan and Hannam Village. Trafficwill be rerouted at some gates duringthe three-month project, which maycause occasional detours or temporarygate closures. Signs will be posted ateach gate before scheduledconstruction.

Housing Office ClosuresThe Area II Housing Office will beclosed Friday for a Department ofPublic Works Organization Day. Forinformation, call 738-4069.

New Driver Testing ExamBeginning Oct. 31, the Area II DriversTesting Section will verify completionof the Army Accident AvoidanceCourse by Soldiers, civilians andcontract personnel who operate anygovernment-owned, leased or rentedvehicles. Drivers with a valid OF-346are exempt from this requirement untiltheir next driver’s license renewal.Korean employees are exempt until aKorean course is available. The courseis available at the AKO Web site. Forinformation, call 738-5568 or 3235.

Restaurant ClosuresThe Yongsan American Eatery(Townhouse) will close Sunday andthe Dragon Hill Lodge Pizza Hut andSubway will close Monday for anAAFES organization day. Forinformation, call 738-7403.

Hannam Village MeetingThe next Hannam Village Town Hallmeeting will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday atthe Hannam Village Chapel. The AreaII Support Activity Command Groupand subject matter experts will beavailable to answer questions fromresidents. Refreshments will beprovided. For information, call 738-5017.

SAHS CookbookRecipes are being solicited for a SeoulAmerican High School Class of 2008cookbook. Proceeds will be used forprom and graduation activities. Sendyour favorite recipe to Barb Martz [email protected] with “Cookbook” inthe subject line.

News & Notes OnlineFor more Area II News & Notes, visitthe Area II Support Activity Web siteat http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2 andlook for a link under “Area II Highlightsat a Glance.”

Halloween trick-or-treat set for Oct. 29By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Area IIofficials have announced the Yongsanand Hannam Village communities trick-or-treat times are 6-8:30 p.m. Oct.29and asked parents to make sure childrenremain safe.

“Halloween is a cherished tradition,but the excitement of the night can causechildren to forget to be careful,” saidJeff Hyska, Area II Support Activitysafety officer. “Major dangers are notfrom witches or spirits, but rather fromfalls and car accidents.”

Along with trick-or-treating fun,Hyska stressed certain rules to makesure everyone has a safe and fun time.

“One of the most important rules ischildren under 10 must be accompaniedby a parent or other designated adult,”he said.

“Safety is our primary concern,”said Eskeletha Dorsey, Child and YouthServices school liaison officer. “We

want parents to be involved because itmakes children feel safe.”

Dorsey said parents should alsomonitor their children’s sugar intakeand make sure none of the candy hasbeen tampered with.

“Candy that appears to bequestionable should be identified andturned over to the Yongsan and AreaII Provost Marshal’s Office,” shesaid. “We’ve never had a problemhere though.”

Motorists must also be especiallyaware of children in the trick-or-treatareas. Hyska said it would help ifchildren’s outfits are made of light-colored material. Flashlights or stripsof reflective tape would help makechildren more visible, he added.

Safety officials said costumesshould not restrict movement orvision.

“Everybody needs to be especiallyvigilant on Halloween because weknow there are youths out who might

be difficult to see,” Dorsey said.“Children are very excited about gettingto the next house, and we might havevery little time to react if one of themdarts out across the street. That’sanother reason parents need to beinvolved in trick-or-treating.”

For parents who choose not to beinvolved in traditional festivities, aHannam Village Harvest Festival willtake place at the Hannam Village Chapelduring the trick-or-treat hours.

“It’s designed to be an alternative totrick-or-treating aimed at the school-agekids who would normally be out,” saidChaplain (Maj.) Earl Vanderhoff. “It’sgoing to be a carnival-type atmospherewith a number of booths set up wherekids can win prizes related to the chapelactivities, and there will be a lot of food.

For information on the HannamVillage Harvest Festival, callVanderhoff at 723-4090.

YONGSAN GARRISON —Yongsan teenagers met Oct.14 todiscuss well-being issues during theTeen Army Action Family PlanSymposium at the South Post Chapel.

Teens ages 12 to 16 used the TeenAFAP to talk about some of thechallenges and difficulties they faceliving in an overseas militarycommunity.

Some of the main topics teensdiscussed included area shuttle busschedules; AAFES taxi fares forstudents; base construction projects;increasing and expanding PostExchange entertainment selections;and recreational sports options.

“AFAP is a program we want tocontinually promote, because it affects

the entire military communityregarding well-being issues,” saidJames Greene, Area II AFAP programcoordinator.

The issues the teenagers broughtup will go to the Area II commanderand staff for possible resolution.

Greene said it was important for theteens because they, like adults, havemany issues they want to address.

The symposium provided a uniqueopportunity to frame teen issues for thecommunity leadership.

Army and Air Force ExchangeService and 121st General Hospitalrepresentatives also attended thesymposium to provide information andto answer teens’ issues and questions.

Area II officials plan an AFAPmeeting for the rest of the Yongsancommunity Monday and Tuesday at theSouth Post Chapel. For information, callJames Greene 738-3617.


Aja Brown,12, (left) discusses a community issue with Ashley Harper-Stanley, 13, during the Oct.14 Yongsan Teen Army Family Action Plan symposium.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — TheCourageous Channel NoncombatantEvacuation Operation will be held atYongsan 6 p.m. Oct. 27 thru 6 p.m.Oct. 29.

Evacuation Control Centers atCollier Field House and the HannamVillage ACS building will processnoncombatants 24 hours a day.Noncombatants should coordinatewith their unit NEO warden andreport to an Evacuation ControlCenter with their ID card, passportand NEO packet.

According to Area II NEOCoordinator Master Sgt. JamesHardin, noncombatants may processthrough either site any time during that48-hour window, including night.Processing time is about 45 minutes.

“USFK has d i rec ted 100percent par t ic ipat ion and weencourage all noncombatants toprocess,” said Hardin.

Taking NEO bags and children toan ECC is encouraged, but notrequired as long as the adultnoncombatant has the children’soriginal ID card or passport with themwhen they process, said Hardin.

Military and Emergency EssentialCivilian sponsors are not permitted toprocess their family. Sponsors whowould not evacuate with their familyare invited to accompany their familymembers to observe the process.

Single or dual-military orEmergency Essential Civilians withfamily members under the age of 18must designate an escort for thoseminors as a part of their Family CarePlan (included in the NEO packet).

Maj. Milt Kinslow works out at an afternoon Collier Field House spinning class Sept. 27. Kinslowis assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 8th U.S. Army.

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YONGSAN GARRISON —Spinning is the workout of choice formany people who enjoy camaraderie andintense physical effort.

At Collier Field House, a group of“spinners” take riding a stationarybicycle to a new level. Spin classes areavailable for those looking to improvetheir physical fitness and to get a greatcardiovascular workout.

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“This class always attracts verydynamic, friendly, motivated people whoare an absolute pleasure to spend an houror so with each week,” said SonyaScholes, spin instructor. “You couldotherwise miss them in the hecticschedules of life.”

Participants control their own levelof resistance and endurance, whichmakes the class suitable for riders fromthe beginner to expert levels. Scholessaid the point is to raise and to lower

physical intensity through pedaling andresistance.

The exercise program is based on theaerobic curve:

!warm-up!attain peak!cool down!stretchThe class has two sessions a week.

The first focuses on endurance, whilethe second works on strength training,Scholes said.

Scholes has been instructing theCollier Field House class since 2004.Most of her previous experience withriding includes a variety of biking clubsand a bicycle tour across Europe. Shealso spent 15 years teaching spinningin Germany before arriving in Korea.

No matter what level riderparticipants are, there are no pressuresto be the best or to win the Tour deFrance. The real work comes fromwhat each individual is willing to putinto the workout.

“I’ve been attending this class fortwo years,” said Capt. Beatriz Meza-Valencia, 121st General Hospital. “Theclass is great because the music keepsyou going and you can go at your ownpace according to your own level offitness.”

There are many physical and socialwell-being benefits for each attendee.Maintaining a healthy heart is

recommended for good health.Scholes said the class is an extremely

effective cardio workout and is also animpact-free sport. This makes it goodtherapy for people recovering fromimpact injuries.

“A spinning class is very good for(people of) all levels,” said Maj. MiltKinslow, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 8th U.S. Army. “If you gettired, you can reduce either and don’thave to worry about being left behindas on the road. Additionally, it allowspeople to talk if they wish.”

Kinslow is an avid rider. He hasattended the class for about a monthwith the goal of getting back into racingshape.

“I recommend others try it at leastonce,” he said. “It is a great workoutthat is low impact. You don’t have toworry about being able to ride a bikebecause you don’t have to balance it.”

The spin class is offered at 8:30 a.m.each Monday and Wednesday, andstarting at 5:30 p.m.Tuesday andThursday at Collier Field House.

Scholes recommends a towel, abottle of water and proper clothing, aswell as gaining medical approval froma certified physician before beginning anew exercise program. For information,call 738-6808.


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wash down Camp Kim roads and theKSC headquarters.

Korean Service Corps employeesare different from the other U.S.Forces Korea civilian workers.

S ince the Korean War, KSCemployees have stood side-by-sidewith their military counterparts toaccomplish many wartime missions

“In all of my discussions with theSoldiers that come here, it’s verypositive,” Motrynczuk said.

“I have not heard one complaintabout choices, quality or atmosphere,”he said. “They all seem to be extremelypleased.”

Sgt. Park Jae-yang and Cpl. KimDong-hwan work at the 121st GeneralHospital. Their barracks are next tothe Three Kingdoms Dining Facility.

Kim said although the dining facilityoffers a variety of Korean food, hetakes the opportunity to try outAmerican-style breakfasts like omeletsand toast.

“We also eat at the hospital,” Parksaid. “But, they have limits on howmuch you can get there. They don’thave limits here.”

Staff Sgt. Dan Roman eats at ThreeKingdoms often.

“It’s a good place,” he said. “It’sbetter than average as DFACs go andit’s right next to my office.”

The Army hopes to accomplishthree things with the Connellycompetitions:

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Motrynczuk.“This is my sixth time as an

evaluator,” he said. “What we usuallysee is the top two or three will normallywalk away from the rest of the pack.”

as a paramilitary force.“It was difficult,” said O Chi-

ung, 6th KSC Company, of thetraining. “But, this is what we havepracticed before. It is important toexperience this for our wartimemission.”

Motrynczuk said winning is big.“One benefit is being part of an

organization that shows trueprofessionalism in the business,”Motrynczuk said. “Being recognized asone of the best, it’s a ‘Super Bowl’ forthese guys.”

Three Kingdoms is a contractor-rundining facility. The 41 civilian employeeswork for Pacific Architect andEngineers-Korea, Ltd.

“For a contractor to say he’s wonthe best in the Army is a pretty significantthing,” Motrynczuk said.

The results of the Army evaluationwill be announced in December.

“The only tough job we have is tomake sure we pick the best of the best,”Motrynczuk said.

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Sgt. Park Jae-yang eats breakfast at the ThreeKingdoms Dining Facility Oct. 12.

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“In those cases, the escort is requiredto process through the NEO site, notthe military or Emergency EssentialCivilian sponsor, and they are requiredto have the children’s originalidentification and NEO packet when theyarrive,” said Hardin.

On South Post, Williams Avenue byCollier Field House will be closed to allbut NEO traffic beginning 1 a.m. Oct.27. Non-NEO traffic will be directedaround the ball fields via Vaughn Avenue. Noncombatants should follow trafficsigns past the southern traffic barrier

on Williams Avenue into the NEOparking area immediately adjacent toCollier Field House. Once processing iscomplete, noncombatants may exit thenorthern traffic barrier. Activitiesnormally conducted at Collier FieldHouse will be reduced.

Parking at Hannam Village will belimited to the chapel parking lot. Due toconstruction at Hannam Village’s Gate2 (the back vehicle gate), all vehiclesmust use the Hannam Village main gate.

Questions should be directed to unitNEO wardens, said Hardin.

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PPPPPersonnel, finance conferenceersonnel, finance conferenceersonnel, finance conferenceersonnel, finance conferenceersonnel, finance conferencefocuses on transformationfocuses on transformationfocuses on transformationfocuses on transformationfocuses on transformation8th U.S. Army G1/AG

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ICE offers managers a user-friendlyand flexible tool to market theirproducts and services. For example,service provider managers can posttheir operating hours or specialevents on the ICE Web site.Managers can also post FrequentlyAsked Questions.

ICE is a tool intended to help makeKorea “The Assignment of Choice.”However, ICE has to be used to makeworthwhile improvements in the wayan organization conducts its business,customer satisfaction, quality of lifeand well-being.

If you have something to sayabout a service offered – either a paton the back or pointing out anopportunity for improvement, thensubmit an ICE comment today.Additionally, recommendations toimprove the Korea ICE Web pages,or to include service providers thatare not listed, are most welcomed andstrongly encouraged.

Make recommendations known tospecific Area ICE administrators, theyare:Area I, Michael Vail, [email protected] II, Sam Hillhouse, [email protected] III, Irv Taylor, [email protected] IV, John Morehouse, [email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON – Supportto Soldiers in Korea continues to improveas a result of events such as the 8th U. S.Army G1 and 175th Finance Commandsemi-annual conference, held Oct. 3.

The conference helps to keep HumanResource Soldiers and civilians up to dateon current policies, procedures andbusiness practices affecting support toSoldiers and commanders.

The conference kicked off with anicebreaker hosted by the AdjutantGeneral’s Corps Regimental Associationwith 52 attendees. The event provided anopportunity for HR personnel from acrossthe peninsula to meet informally and todevelop personal contacts needed fortaking care of Soldier actions.

“In our business we constantly rely onsharing information to resolve issues andserve Soldiers,” said Lt. Col. Rich Staley,chief, G1 Plans and Operations. “Eventssuch as this, that allow us to cometogether and meet people that we haveonly exchanged e-mail and phone callswith, are invaluable in building a strongteam. This will pay great dividends for usnot only in our day to day dealings, butalso as we take on the challenges oftransformation that are coming over thenext year.”

The conference continued Oct. 4 with

130 personnel in attendance. Col. Thetheme of this conference focused on thechanges that the HR and financecommunities are undergoing.

Col. Bob Whaley, 8th Army G1, andCol. Jeff Field, commander, 175thFINCOM, began the event by welcomingeveryone and thanking them for takingthe time to participate in the conference.The briefings throughout the morningfocused on providing the G1s and S1sthe knowledge to take care of commonissues that impact the well-being ofSoldiers and their families. Discussionfocused on how to better serve Soldiersand what tools exist that enable Soldiersto help themselves. Both leaderschallenged the conference attendees to beagents of change and to actively participatein the process.

Maj. Sean Anderson, chief, FinancialPolicy, said the finance community hastaken many steps to enable Soldiers to beself sufficient in handling military paymatters. For example, by using MyPay,Soldiers can retrieve an LES from any ofthe previous 12 months, eliminating therequirement for many of the types of payinquiries that were once commonlyprocessed through unit PACs andservicing finance offices.

The afternoon session coveredPersonnel Service Delivery Redesign.

PSDR will revamp the way the HRservices community will provide essentialpersonnel service support to Soldiers andcommanders, the way they manage thestrength and distribution of personnel, andthe way they provide theater level postal,replacement, and casualty operations.This was an area of great interest to theparticipants, as it discussed the sweepingtransformation the Army and Korea willundergo over the next 12-15 months.

“The effectiveness of PersonnelServices Delivery Redesign was provenat Fort Campbell,” said Lt. Col. AlanBernard, commander, 509th PSB. “Itsimplementation will streamline the way wecare for Soldiers and families in Korea andacross the Army. That said, it isincumbent upon us to ensure thatconditions are set for success — that it isresourced properly — recognizing thatsome factors affect Korea that were notpresent during the Fort Campbell test.

“The successful transfer of functionswill only be accomplished by providingadditional training not only in conferencessuch as this one, but also at brigade andbattalion level during Sergeant’s Time.”

Sgt. 1st Class Corey Horton, 6-37th FieldArtillery, said, “I am surprised at how fastthe transformation will be taking place. Iam going to start briefing my Soldiers andbattalion leadership this week to prepare.”

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The 40-The 40-The 40-The 40-The 40-YYYYYearearearearear-Old-Old-Old-Old-OldVirgin --Virgin --Virgin --Virgin --Virgin -- 40-year-old Andyhas done quite a few thingsin his life. He’s got a cushyjob stamping invoices at anelectronics superstore, a niceapartment with a proudcollection of action figures andcomic books, good friends,a nice attitude. But there’sjust one little thing he hasn’tquite gotten around to doingyet—something most peoplehave done by his age. Andy’snever had sex. His friendsconsider it their duty to help,but nothing proves effectiveenough until he meets Trish,a 40-year-old mother of three.Andy’s friends are psychedby the possibility that “it” mayfinally happen.

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Four Brothers Four Brothers Four Brothers Four Brothers Four Brothers ---------- Aftertheir adoptive mother ismurdered during a grocerystore hold-up, the Mercerbrothers—hotheaded Bobby,hard-edged Angel, family manand businessman Jeremiah,and hard rocking Jack—reunite to take the matter ofher death into their ownhands. As they track down thekiller, they quickly realize thattheir old ways of doingbusiness have newconsequences.

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full and we feel like pushing away fromthe banquet of life.

Nevertheless, one need not stay in thisstate of mind. There are many ways tocombat discouragement. I’ll offer four.

First: rejoice. God is near. You arenot alone. God is close at hand. You maynot see God or feel God. Nevertheless,God is near. The idea of God’s closenessis a hallmark of most religions. The factthat God is near should cause us torejoice. Notice I said “rejoice” not “behappy.” There’s a difference. We don’thave to be happy to rejoice. Sad thingsshould make us sad. That’s normal. Yetthrough the sadness, God’s presencecan give us an underlying joy thattranscends the sadness. In other words,

we can have confidence in the future.The second way to combat

discouragement is this: Don’t be anxiousbut pray. How can prayer help?Sometimes, just saying what isbothering us can make us feel better.When it comes to God, we know thatour “complaints” never fall on deaf ears.God always hears us. When we trulypray and resist being anxious, we receive“the peace of God, which surpasses allunderstanding.”

A third way to battle discouragementis to think about good things. Countyour blessings. Notice I didn’t sayignore the problem. Discouragement hasa way of clouding the good things inour life. It makes us forget.

Nevertheless, we need to remember. Weneed to blow away the clouds thatobscure the good things in our life.When we force ourselves to look at thegood, the bad will not seem as dreadful.

The fourth and final way is to lookup to someone. Everyone needs heroes.We need to imitate those who have wonthe victory. Nobody is perfect. Yet thereare those who have gone before us. Theyhave fought similar battles and haveprevailed. Find out what they did rightand if it works for you, do it.

Discouragement is a beast we willhave to fight again and again. It is partof the human condition. Nevertheless,we can have victory. We can live a joyfullife even under bad situations.

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Brick walls surround the 52ndMedical Battalion. The wallsonce contained a Japaneseprison.

YONGSAN GARRISON — At first glance thebuildings seem like many others on the installation.But, the weathered red bricks tell a story; theywere once the property of the Japanese ImperialArmy.

Today, the U.S. military uses the facilities,sometimes unaware of the historical significance.

A team of Korean officials assessed thehistorical and cultural value of many YongsanArmy Garrison facilities Sept. 26-30.

“We’re trying to see what is here,” said LeeSun-ae, Korean Cultural Heritage Administrationliaison officer. “During the last century, Korea waseager to develop. We realize we have to protectour historical properties.”

Next to the Yongsan Veterinary Clinic, a redbrick wall surrounds the 52nd Medical Battalionheadquarters. The walls once enclosed a JapaneseArmy stockade.

Many U.S. Soldiers working around thebuildings share tales of unexplained noises, whichhave turned into sort of a local lore.

Japan forcibly occupied Korea as a colonyduring the first half of the 20th century.

Yongsan was the location of the Japanesegovernor-general and Imperial Army headquartersfrom 1905-1945.

The CHA team included many Korean universityprofessors who documented their findings withdigital photographs and notes. A 2003 U.S.military-commissioned study also helpeddocument the cultural value of the facilities.

Officials said many familiar locations havestories to tell. The Seoul USO was once a Japaneseadministrative building. An Army and Air ForceExchange Service warehouse on Camp Kim stillhas a Japanese Imperial Army star near its roof.The Combined ForcesCommand headquartersbuilding was once aJapanese hospital.

“Since the Republic ofKorea began,” Leeexplained, “we nevercame into these areas of USFK.”

During the team’s visit, the Koreans conductedtwo site surveys. An architectural surveydocumented the former Japanese Imperial Armybuildings. An archeological survey looked atKorean artifacts, statues and grave sites.

The United States accepted the surrender ofJapanese forces in Korea at the end of World WarII. As early as September 1945, the U.S. 7thInfantry Division established its headquarters atYongsan. The fledgling Republic of Korea agreedto allow the U.S. Army to occupy the compoundofficially in 1948. At the time, the area was knownas “Camp Sobinggo.” In 1952, the U.S. militarychanged the named to “Yongsan,” which meansdragon hill.

“Our regulatory requirements require we takecare of the natural, historic and cultural resourceson the bases where we have control,” said JimHourican, 8th U.S. Army environmental specialistand alternate co-chair for the Cultural PropertiesProtection Subcommittee. “We have already donesurveys of many USFK bases in Korea.”

“We need to mutually maintain and preservethe facilities and historical sites,” Lee said.

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

Korean, American officials delve into Yongsan’s past

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“We realize we have toprotect our historicalproperties.”

—Lee Sun-ae

Many Yongsan buildings remain from the Japanese Occupation of Korea, 1905-45. This is a former prison building near theArmy and Air Force Exchange Service Filling Station.

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Sin An-jun (left) and Choi Byung-ha,both from the Korean CulturalHeritage Administration, reviewYongsan’s historical buildings.

The Japanese Army stationedthousands of soldiers at Yongsan.

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Korean researchers review maps on Yongsan during a week-long historical survey Sept. 26-30.

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Former Japanese Army Barracks holdU.S. Army Soldiers today.

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8th Army SportsChampionships

The 8th U.S. Army boxingchampionship will be at Camp Casey’sHanson Field House Friday andSaturday. The event is open to allactive-duty personnel stationed inKorea. Weigh-ins and medical examsbegin at 10 a.m. Competition starts at1:30 p.m.The 8th Army Company-Level FootballChampionship will be at the CampHovey softball field Thursday thru Oct.29. Contact the Camp Hovey SportsOffice for game times.

Cold Steel Golf ChallengeThe Osan Field Artillery Associationwill host the 4th Annual Cold Steel GolfChallenge Oct. 28 at the Osan GolfCourse. The event is open to all military,Department of Defense civilians andKorean Nationals (with players able toregister as individuals or as a four-person team). Korean Nationals mustregister prior to 4 p.m. Monday. Openregistration is 6:30 to 8 a.m. the day ofthe tournament, with play beginning at8:30 a.m.The competition is a shotgun start/bestball format. Cost is $20/20,000 won perperson, and includes use of a golf cart.To register or for information, call 784-9693.

MWR CableLoses E! Channel

Beginning Nov. 1, E! TV will beswitching to a satellite outside ofKorea’s footprint and will no longer beavailable on the MWR Cable TVsystem. MWR is currently working toobtain an alternate channel and regretsany inconvenience this loss of servicemay cause its viewers. For information,call 738-CATV (2288).

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RAGGS ConcertsThe four-legged band members fromthe kids’video, RAGGS, will be touringinstallations throughout Korea,bringing a mix of high-energy,interactive songs that are bothentertaining and engaging.Their music has received numerousawards including “Best Group forChildren” and “Best Song for Children”from the Children’s Music Web Awards.The concerts are presented by ArmedForces Entertainment and MWR. Allperformances are open to IDcardholders and free of charge. Forinformation, contact the local MWREntertainment Office or call 723-3749.Performances in Korea, include:3 p.m. Wednesday, Yongsan’s MoyerCommunity Services Center; 9 a.m.Thursday, Camp George’s T a e g uAmerican School Cafeteria; 10 a.m.Thursday, Camp Goerge ChildDevelopment Center; 3 p.m. Thursday,Camp Walker Youth Gymnasium.

YONGSAN GARRISON – Morale,Welfare and Recreation is bringing one ofAmerica’s most popular country bands,Trick Pony, to tour military installationsthroughout Korea.

Their new album “R.I.D.E.” featuressongs of challenges faced by band membersIra Dean, Keith Burns and Heidi Newfield.

Trick Pony began in 1996 when Keithand Ira left full-time, paid gigs to embarkon their own. Shortly after, Heidi joinedthe group. They soon moved their homebase to Nashville’s famous WildhorseSaloon and scored a record deal.

Their first album, “On a Night LikeThis,” quickly went Gold. The Academyof Country Music awarded them “TopNew Vocal Group” in 2001 and Trick Ponyalso won the American Music Award title“Favorite New Country Artist.” A yearlater, their second album “On a Mission”was released.

Montgomery Gentry, Hank Williams Jr,and Kid Rock have been among the artistssnatching them up as opening acts. WithGrammy nominations, a Country MusicTelevision Flame Worthy Music Video,five Academy of Country Music Awardnominations and their ACM nominationfor “Top Vocal Group” … Trick Pony issure to delight country fans in Korea.

Trick Pony is presented by MWR. All

performances are open to ID cardholdersand free of charge. For information,contact your local MWR EntertainmentOffice or call 723-3749.

Schedule for performances in Korea:

7 p.m. Saturday, Camp Walker Gym;7 p.m. Sunday, Yongsan Garrison’s

Collier Field House;7 p.m. Tuesday, Camp Humphreys’

Community Activity Center.

Ira Dean, Heidi Newfield and Keith Burns are Trick Pony.COURTESY PHOTO

CAMP CASEY – Brett Kobes has been in Korea for only amonth since graduating from West Point and completingRanger School and Airborne School this past year. The formerWashington State prep star, now a second lieutenant assignedto Company E, 1st Battalion, 43rd Brigade on Camp Casey,continued to excel as he domimated his 213 lb. bracket.

The top U.S. Army wrestlers from throughout South Koreaconverged at the Carey Fitness Center on Camp Casey,Saturday, to vie for the 8th U.S. Army Wrestling Championshiptitle in their respective weight classification.These elitewrestlers, with the skills and knowledge that they had honedin high school, and for some, college, provided exceptionalcompetition.

Including Kobes, there were three former high school stateplacers in the 213 lb. bracket -- perhaps the most competitiveclass in the tournament. Idris Gant (Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1/72nd Armor Regiment), placedsecond at the California State Wrestling Championships in

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2003 and third his previous season. He also held a 16-2 recordwhile competing at Rio Hondo Community College. CampHumphries’ Antiwan Tarplay (249th Military Police Company),placed fifth at the 2003 Virginia State WrestlingChampionships. But it was Kobes, who placed third at theWashington State Championships in 1999, placed second twicein the Washington State Freestyle Championships andcompeted for West Point for two years, who earned the 8thArmy title by methodically controlling his opponents withsuperior technique and skill. Tarplay nearly put the championin trouble a few times in their match, but Kobes was able toprevent his powerful opponent from scoring any points.

Other champions were: 128 lbs., 2nd Lt. Geoff Mosley,501st Military Intelligence Brigade; 139 lbs., Pfc. JamesBruner, Co. A, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion; 167 lbs.,Pfc. John Alvarez, HHC 2ID; 189 lbs., Rollin Burley, HHC,2nd Combined Arms Brigade; and 275 lbs., Pvt. Shawn Muhr,46th Trans. Co.

Many of these wrestlers will be competing at the All-ArmyChampionships Feb. 23 thru March 15 at Fort Carson, Colo.

FFFFFriendshipriendshipriendshipriendshipriendshipConcerConcerConcerConcerConcertttttA free Korea-America FriendshipConcert will be presented at 7 p.m.Tuesday in the Seoul American HighSchool Auditorium. Sponsored bythe Korea America FriendshipSociety, the concert features theGangnam Symphony Orchestra ledby Conductor Suh Hyun-suk. TheArea II and Yongsan community isinvited. For information, call 738-7354.COURTESY PHOTO

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By Lee Ki-subArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Maj. LeeJeong-hwan commander of Area IIIKorean Augmentation to the UnitedStates Army Soldiers, and SeniorRepublic of Korea Staff Officer in Area

III, has been selected for promotionto the grade of lieutenant colonel.

Lee said, “Anyone expecting to bepromoted naturally is very nervousuntil it actually happens. In the KoreanArmy we have a proverb, ‘If a deadman gets promoted, he wakes upfrom the grave.’ Getting promoted ishard and I am very happy about it.”

Lee assumed command here July20. He was previously assigned withthe 11th Civil Operation Brigade,Republic of Korea Army Unit inIraq.

“Among the Republic Of KoreaArmy officers only a few can serveat this unique base,” said Lee. “I amvery proud to be the commander here.

“My goal here is to help [UnitedStates] and Korean soldiersunderstand their culturaldifferences so that there isn’t anymisunderstanding and so that wework as colleagues.”

Lee will be going on to a ROKArmy unit as a battalion commandernext year.Maj. Lee Jeong-hwan

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Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Frace presents a certificate of Achievement to Command Sgt.Maj. Kim In-hyun in appreciation for the support rendered by the Republic of Korea Army atYongin ROK Army Base during the 2005 Ulchi Focus Lens exercise. The U.S. Army savedmore than $150,000 by using Yongin facilities for the exercise.

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By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Theorganization that won Best Warehouse2004, 2nd Infantry Division, and runnerup for Best Warehouse 2004, 8th U.S.Army, is now a member of the Area IIIfamily. The 602nd Aviation SupportBattalion, Alpha Distribution Company hasmoved here from Camp Stanley.

“We provide repair parts and suppliesfrom almost 5,000 authorized stocklistitems,” said Staff Sgt. Rima Hicks,NCOIC, “to 122 Aviation customers. Wecarry everything from office suppliesto petroleum products and helicopterengines.”

The company is made up of 48 Soldiers

including two Korean Augmentation to theU.S. Army Soldiers), 11 Korean ServiceCorps employees, five Korean Nationalemployees, a warrant officer and a lieutenant.They work in stock control, issue, storage,receiving, turn-in and shipping.

“It’s a complex task,” said Hicks. “Ourmission statement reads that we will providesupplies and parts to all customers within the2nd Inf. Div., Multifuctional Aviation Brigade,within the Republic of Korea. We have tokeep a lot of items on hand, ready to go andhandle the paperwork on a lot more.

“We’re also deployable,” she continued.“A lot of our storage space is built into 18-wheel trailers. If we need to get to the field,all we have to do is attach trailers to trucksand go.”

Staff Sgt. Rima Hicks is NCOIC for 602nd ASB, Alpha Distribution Company.PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

Sang Myong-kyun (left) and Ko Chan-il, Alpha Distribution Co. employees, perform a final checkof parts before issuing them to a customer.

Spc. Cheng Huang-yi, receiving, checksincoming deliveries for correctness.

Pfc Ahferom Zerai, Spc. Desmond McClainand Sgt. Anthony Beal (left to right), arecustomers from the 602 ASB motor poolpicking up automotive parts from thewarehouse..

602nd Supply warehousein business at Humphreys

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Jewish ServicesDuring the High Holy Days, Jewishservices are being held in the SouthPost Chapel at Yongsan 6 to 8 p.m.Friday. Everyone is invited. If youare in the military you can stay forfree at the Walker Center, Bldg.7003, near the chapel. Thosearriving by subway should take line6 (brown) to Noksapyeong (629),go to exit 4 and walk straight downto Gate 10. For information, call724-3089.

United Club GrantsIn the United Club our goal is toprovide financial support to theArea III community through salesfrom the Painted Door Thrift Shop.Applications for cash grants will beaccepted from through Nov. 1.Organizations must request anapplication in writing [email protected] or inperson at the Painted Door ThriftShop during regular business hoursno later than Nov. 1. Grants areintended to be used to improve thequality of life for the Area IIIcommunity. Cash grants will beawarded and disbursed by Nov. 15.Units and FRGs are not eligible.

Term II CollegeRegistration

Registration has begun at Area IIILearning Center sites and willcontinue through Oct. 28. Soldiersinterested in continuing theireducational programs at CampHumphreys should call the ArmyEducation Services Office at 753-8904. Soldiers elsewhere in AreaIII should contact their local ArmyEducation Services Office forinformation.

Computer Training forDependents

The Area III Information TechnicalEducation Center is offeringcomputer training for alldependents of military, civilian andKorean National employees.Training covers basic computerskills and Microsoft applications.For information or to sign up, call753-7002.

Furniture IssueCustomers living off post andawaiting issue of furniture itemsfrom housing are in luck. Housinghas recently replenished stock andnow has the following items fordelivery: washer, dryer, sofa, desk,side chair, floor lamp, televisionarmoire and bookcases. Call 753-7178/8459 or [email protected] to schedulean appointment.

TMCW SubmissionsTo submit an item to the Area IIINews & Notes, call 7536132.

Area III Public AffairsU.S . Forces Korea wi l l conduc t Courageous

C h a n n e l 0 5 - 0 2 , a s e m i - a n n u a l N o n c o m b a t a n tEvacuation Operation (NEO), October 27 – 28.CAMP HUMPHREYS

For this exercise the Evacuation Control Centerwill operate for 36 consecutive hours. Participationis mandatory for all Area III noncombatants.

Camp Humphreys Evacuation Control Center is

Building 110, the Community Activities Center.Hours of operation are: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 28and 29.CAMP EAGLE

The Camp Eagle Evacuation Control Center isBldg 3204, the Eagles Nest. Hours of operationare: 7 a.m. Oct. 28 until complete.

For information call your NEO warden or DaveHartsfield at 753-6143.


CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area IIIkicked off its annual Combined FederalCampaign here Oct. 12 with a briefceremony featuringDavid Satterfield, AreaIII CFC projectofficer; and MarvinSanders, CFCprogram manager forKorea. The 2005campaign runsthrough Dec. 15.

This year’scampaign theme is“Make a World ofDifference” and,according to Satter-field, the peopleassigned to Area IIIcan do it. “During last year’s campaign

the hope was to reach the $100,000dollar mark with 100 percent informeddonor contact,” he said. “Area III beatthat mark by $56,000.

“We can do it again this year,” hecontinued, “and thedonations ourpeople make willmake a ‘World ofDifference’ topeople devastatedby hurricane,flood, earthquakeand disease. Wecan turn a child’slife around andprovide educationalopportunities tothose that mightnot otherwise havethem. We can

make a ‘World of Difference’ by making

a difference in the world.”CFC annually gives more than 1,700

charitable organizations the opportunityto solicit donations from America’smilitary personnel and civiliansemployed by the government. Charitiesrange from A Better World Fund to theZigen Fund, Inc. CFC helps supportcharities working in human services tothose working in art, health, sports andeducation.

“Each charity CFC helps support mustmeet requirements established by thecampaign,” said Satterfield. “One of thoserequirements is that the organization cannot use more than 25 percent of donationsto administer the charity and do its work.So that donors know their money is beingwell used, that percentage is included withthe description of each charity listed.”

For CFC information, go to the CFCOverseas Web site at www.cfcoverseas.org.

Area III Kicks off 2005 Combined Federal Campaign

Kris Grogan records holiday greetings homefrom the Gleason family, Oct. 14 atHumphreys Community Activity Center wheredecorations were up for an early Christmas.Capt. Joel Gleason, his wife Trista and their14-month-old son Kipp, were sending theirbest wishes home in a video to be releasedduring the holiday season. Grogan is amember of a video crew traveling the Pacificfrom the Hometown News Center in SanAntonio. “We’ve already been to Alaska,Guam and Okinawa,” he said, “and will begoing to Tokyo after this. By the time wefinish our TDY and process the greetings,we’ll have close to 5,000 messages in thecan for 2,500 television stations and 2,300radio stations back home.”

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F. NEIL NEELEY

Jack Ferguson, prevention coordinator for the Area IIIArmy Substance Abuse Program, talks to Spcs.Jonathan and Andrea Smith, 602nd Aviation SupportBattalion, as he passes out cards and cell phonestickers imprinted with emergency telephonenumbers at Camp Humphreys’ walk-through gateSaturday. The event opens the Army’s new “WarriorPride” substance abuse awareness campaign. “We’regoing to be talking to Soldiers on their way to town,”said Ferguson, “to encourage responsible behavior asrepresentatives of the United States and the Army. Wewant to remind each individual that their actions helpshape the way we’re seen in Korea.”

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ROGER EDWARDS

David Satterfield is the Area III CombinedFederal Campaign Project Officer for 2005.

ROGER EDWARDS

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By LaVita VincentArea III Army Family Service

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area IIIArmy Family Service is sponsoring anEmployment/Volunteer AwarenessSeminar here at Tommy D’s on Nov.4. The seminar is designed to help thosein the job market, those soon to enterthe job market, or those who are simplylooking for something to do to enrich aresume or make themselves useful.

The first step in taking advantage ofthe “Make Your Move” seminar is to

register for the no cost program by calling753-8401 or by stopping at Army FamilyService. Registration is required for thosewishing to attend. Doors open for the eventat 8:30 a.m. The seminar begins at 9.

Those attending the seminar willwork, but they will also have a liberaldose of fun. This is the fourth biannualseminar for Area III. ACS plans to presenta program that will enlighten those inattendance about volunteering and itsrewards, as well as advice on career andcareer options. The seminar will address

doubts and fears about career changes,how moving may affect a career andretirement.

Some of the questions to be addressedare: What do I need to do to obtain a jobin Korea? Where do I start? Can I getassistance in writing a resume? How doI complete the resumix for federalservice? What are “KSA’s” and how doI write them? What are the secretsinvolved in a successful interview? AreArea III jobs available for non-U.S.citizens? What are the legal issues to

working off base? What is a homebased business? What volunteeropportunities are available in Area III?Will volunteering help me with my jobsearch?

Bring your questions to the seminar,and get the answers.

If you are looking for employmentin Korea or the states, being preparedis vital. Taking advantage of thisseminar and of current and on-goingclasses is one way to start. All classesoffered by ACS are FREE.

Humphreys ACS offers career guidance seminar

Second-grader Raquel Byrd enjoys her fireman’s helmet and hot dog lunch at the CampHumphreys Fire Station Friday. More than 250 children from Humphreys American ElementarySchool and Humphreys Youth Services Center invited to help Area III Fire and EmergencyServices crews enjoy the fifth annual Sparky’s Cookout, the official end to Area III’s FirePrevention Week.

ROGER EDWARDS

HAES PTO book fairtops $6,000 in sales

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The threeday Scholastic Books bookfairsponsored by Humphreys AmericanElementary School Parent Teacher

Organization last week resulted inmore than $6,000 of books being sold.In addition, the fair’s PTO sponsoredspaghetti dinner Thursday eveningnetted another $525.

The fair started at 7:30 a.m. Mondayand ended at 3 p.m. Friday. “We kept itgoing late (until 8 p.m.) Thursday,” saidfair coordinator Laura Reid, “to giveeveryone a chance to get it and checkout what was available.”

Book titles ranged from simplecoloring books for the youngest children,to cookbooks and tomes of interest toadult members of the family.

ROGER EDWARDS

Chaplain Emerson Byrd gets ready to buy Abigail, his nine year old daughter, a copy of “TheAmazing Days of Abby Hays.” Laura Reid, PTO bookfair coordinator and cashier, mans themoney box.


CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area IIIArmy Family Service sponsored the

2005 Family Action Plan SymposiumFriday, Oct. 14. An annual event, theSymposium is designed to identifyquality of life issues in need of command

attention, and to recommend solutionsfor those issues.

“We had about 80 people involved indoing the work of the Symposium,” saidOnica Kitchens, ACS coordinator. “Theywere all volunteer delegates who devotedtheir time to discussing ways to makelife better for their neighbors.”

Symposium workers were dividedinto four groups who were assigned toidentify issues in Consumer Services;Family Support, Youth and Education;Force Support and Entitlements; andMedical and Housing. Additional issueswere identified by young men andwomen in the Teen Group.

Teams were made up of delegates,facilitators, recorders, issue support

experts and subject matter experts.Issues identified by the groups ranged

from extending operating hours of foodservice facilities to relocation of a schoolbus stop to opening a Woman, Infantand Children Services Office onHumphreys to issuing permission forhigh school students to use writinginstruments on school buses to allowcommuting students to completehomework assignments in transit.

The top five issues identified duringthe Symposium are: 24 hour-a-dayoperating hours for the HumphreysShoppette; late night activities on post;command sponsorship positions;AAFES taxi response time; and hourlychild care staff.

Annual Symposium considers quality of life issues

Dinea Howe (standing center) serves as facilitator for the group of delegates considering issuesassociated with housing and medical.

ROGER EDWARDS


Junior Firefighter

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CFC Kicks Off

Area IV residents step up to assist disaster victims

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs

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CAMP HENRY – Following the destruction inflictedupon the United States’ Gulf Coast by hurricanesKatrina and Rita, community members throughoutArea IV have bonded together to provide assistance tothose in need.

School kids and Soldiers, as well as church groupsand Korean service organizations, have come up witha number of unique ways to raise funds for hurricanevictims.

Here are just a few of the ways Area IV residentshave contributed to help in the aftermath of one of thegreatest natural disasters to ever strike the UnitedStates:Taegu American School

Good things can result from misfortune – just askthe fifth and sixth graders at Taegu American School.While the hurricanes that have battered the Gulf Coasthave cost many lives and wreaked billions of dollarsin damage throughout the region, the students at TAShave taken one of life’s hard lessons and turned it intoan opportunity to learn, to help others, and to grow asindividuals.

One of the school’s ambitions is to use real-lifeevents as teaching tools. Hurricane Katrina offeredsuch an opportunity, giving students the opportunityto learn about weather, geography, humanities and –math? Yep, math.

Linda Seely, fifth- and sixth-grade math teacher,came up with the idea of holding a “Math-A-Thon” toraise funds to support hurricane victims. Studentsobtained pledges for the number of multiplicationproblems they could complete in one minute.

“Schools frequently do projects related tohumanitarian efforts or community relations like

GALEN PUTNAM

Amy Shepherd, a sixth-grader at Taegu American School, andclassmates take a one-minute multiplication test Oct. 14 to seeif they have retained their speed and accuracy after completinga Math-A-Thon in September to raise funds for hurricane victims.The 125 fifth and sixth graders at TAS raised $5,370.25 that willgo to the Red Cross for distribution.collecting school supplies for orphanages or thingslike that,” Seely said. “This was an opportunity forour fifth and sixth graders to get involved with animportant cause. It also gave them a chance to workon their social skills by having to seek pledges then goback to collect the pledges.”

The 125 students raised $5,370.25 during the Sept.13 event, as well as raising their math speed andaccuracy.

“I had a good time participating in the Math-A-Thonand I thought it would be a good fund-raiser to helpthe families flooded by Hurricane Katrina,” said sixth-grader Kee’Lia Smith. “I liked it because we got tohelp people around the world.”

Students enjoyed the event for a variety of reasons.“We learned about science, like the different

hurricane categories and things like that. It made it

more interesting than just reading it from a textbook,”said Shawn Madison, sixth grade. “It felt good to helpthe people in Louisiana.”

Not only did the students help, they helped in a bigway.

“I couldn’t believe that a bunch of fifth and sixthgraders raised that much money,” said sixth-graderAndrew Soucy. “I thought we could raise over $1,000but I didn’t think we would raise that much.”

Even small donations make an impact.“I saw one tally for 43 cents and I thought ‘it must

be a mistake,’” Seely said. “But then I was told thatthe girl’s little sister had pledged one penny for everyquestion she got right. I thought that was reallysomething.”Boy Scout Troop 81

Boy Scouts are known for their willingness to assistothers in times of need. The Scouts from Troop 81 inDaegu are no exception.

About 20 Scouts conducted a fund-raiser inconjunction with Association of the United States ArmyGolf Tournament at the Evergreen Golf Course Sept.3 – 4. The fund-raiser consisted of placing circlesaround two of the par three holes on the course. Golfersthen had the opportunity to make a donation and thosewho put the ball within the designated radius wereawarded a sleeve of golf balls.

A.J. DeLosSantos, Troop 81 assistant senior patrolleader who is working on his Boy Scout Life Project,coordinated the event. He noted that the Republic ofKorea had donated $30 million to the hurricane reliefeffort. Since the Korean government had beenthoughtful enough to help Americans in the strickenregions, his idea was to target Korean hurricane victimsliving in the United States.

The more than $1,083 raised by the Scouts waspresented to Daegu Metropolitan Mayor Cho Hae-nyung in a ceremony Oct. 10 at his office. The fundswill be forwarded to Korean organizations in hurricane

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Cheerleaders from Taegu American Schoolperform a special cheer at the Area IV SupportActivity Combined Federal Campaign kickoffevent Oct. 12 at Area IV Support Activityheadquarters on Camp Henry. Col. DonaldJ. Hendrix, Area IV Support Activitycommander, and Command Sgt. Maj.Patricia Keit, Area IV Support Activitycommand sergeant major, signed theirpledge cards to kick off the campaign. TheCFC provides federal employees, includingmilitary and civilians serving overseas, aninformed opportunity to contribute to thecharity or charities of their choice in aconvenient and cost-effective manner. Thisyear’s goal is 100 percent contact of Area IVpersonnel along with an informal goal ofraising $123,000 according to Ok-yong West,Area IV CFC coordinator. For information seeyour unit CFC coordinator or visitwww.cfcoverseas.org.

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By Sgt. Jimmy Norris19th Theater Support Command Public Affairs

DABU-DONG — Anyone visiting thestretch of the Naktong River that flowsthrough Daegu might never guess that thisquiet, peaceful setting was once thenorthern boundary of a bloody series ofbattles. Nor would they be likely to guessthat the lush green valley surroundingDabu-dong, a small town near CampCarroll, was once a barren wastelandpockmarked by mortar and artillery shells.

But members of company commandteams from throughout the 19th TheaterSupport Command were shown this viewof the Naktong and Dabu-dong when theirSept. 29 staff ride became a trip throughtime, guided by one of the most reveredmilitary figures in the history of theRepublic of Korea Army.

As part of the Company CommandTeam Seminar, which took place Sept. 28-30 at Camp Walker, company commandersand first sergeants took a staff ride guidedby retired General Paik Sun-yup.

Paik, the Republic of Korea’s first four-star general, spent the morning not onlyrelating facts pertaining to the defense ofthe Pusan Perimeter, a historicallysignificant line of defense stretching fromthe Naktong to the Pacific Ocean, butexplaining the importance of cooperationand mutual trust in a joint forcesenvironment.

It was the same message he delivered

Command teams relive historythrough eyes of Korean War hero

in his book, “From Pusan toPanmunjom,” an account of hisexperiences during the Korean War.

“I learned in this first combined ROK-U.S. operation that success depended onmutual trust. If the men of each Armydid not trust each other, neither would havethe confidence to fight,” he wrote.

The tour’s first stop was at theNaktong River.

There, Paikdescribed the forcesand tactics used todefend the 30-milefront line from theadvancing NorthKorean forces. Healso described the river’s role in Korea’sdefense, not only against North Koreanaggression, but against the Japanese andthe Chinese centuries ago.

The tour’s second and final stop wasat the Dabu-dong War Memorial. Thememorial features a small museum andseveral outdoor displays featuring KoreanWar era equipment. While at the memorial,Paik continued to describe the fighting inthe early days of the Korean War.

It was in Dabu-dong, in a valley knownto combatants as “the bowling alley,”because of the terrain and the tactics theenemy employed, that Paik recounted howhe halted a ROK Army retreat and helpedturn the tide of what would have been alosing battle.

Brig. Gen. Timothy P. McHale, 19th TSCcommanding general, also recounted thisstory as he read the following excerpt fromPaik’s book during his opening remarks:

“I found the 11th Regiment troopsretreating in a state of utter exhaustiondown a hill west of the road leading toChinmok-dong. The NKPA unit that hadseized the ridge was already beginning to

lay scattered flankingfire onto the Americanpositions. I found thecommander. ‘Whathappened here MajorKim?’

“‘We’re exhaustedfrom fighting day and

night, sir,’ he answered. ‘And that’s notall. The ridge is completely cut off, so thesupply people can’t get food or water upto us. The men haven’t had a drop to drinkin two days.’

“I ran to the front of the retreatingtroops. ‘Let’s everybody sit down hereand listen up,’ I began. ‘I want to thankyou for fighting like you have, but wejust don’t have room to retreat anymore.The only place left for us to go is into theocean. If we run now, Korea is done for.Look at those American troops over there.They’re fighting because they trust theROK Army, and if we retreat, we bringshame upon the entire ROK Army. Weare men of Korea; let us fight for this land.We’re going to turn around and kick theenemy off our ridge, and I shall be at thefront. If I turn back, shoot me.”

“In what seemed like moments, thebattalion had retaken the hill. So differentwas the morale of the unit as it attackedthe hill that the NKPA force must havethought the assault came from a totallydifferent outfit altogether.”

McHale also reiterated Paik’s messageof joint cooperation during his closingremarks.

“It’s about teamwork,” McHale said.“Many times because we’re all wearing thisuniform we get kind of Army centric, andwe get kind of American centric. But in thistheater, we have to be a truly joint force.”

Members of the command teams whoattended the staff ride said they enjoyedthe tour and appreciated hearing Paik’sfirst-hand account of his experiences.

“I enjoyed it,” said 1st Sgt. Dwight Hill,Headquarters and Headquarters Company,19th TSC. “To have among us a livingexample in terms of General Paik ispriceless.”

“It was definitely a great opportunity forcompany-level leaders to actually visualizewhat happened and put that in context,” saidCapt. Jibraun Emerson, companycommander, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 19th TSC. “It really goes backto the basics, and that’s leadership. It tookleadership then, and it takes leadership now.Techniques and equipment change, butleadership stays the same.”

“I shall be at the front.If I turn back, shootme.”

– Gen. Paik Sun-yup

Retired Republic of Korea Army Gen. Paik Sun-yup uses a map to discuss events along theNaktong River during the early portion of the Korean War .

SGT. JIMMY NORRIS

Trick Pony ConcertCountry band Trick Pony, whosecurrent release “R.I.D.E.” is #4 on thecharts, will play live in concert 7 p.m.Saturday at Kelly Fitness Center onCamp Walker. For information, call LuisRios at 764- 4440.

AAFES/DeCA AdvisoryCouncil Meeting

An AAFES/DeCA Advisory Councilmeeting will be 3 p.m. Thursday in theCamp Walker Army Lodge ConferenceRoom. All patrons are invited to attend.The New AAFES and Commissarymanagers will be on hand to meet andanswer questions. For information, callDeCA at 764-5310, or AAFES at 768-7422.

NEO ExerciseCourageous Channel 05–2 will beconducted Oct. 27–30. Participation ismandatory for all Department ofDefense affiliated noncombatants. AreaIV Evacuation Control Centers will beopen for 36 continuous hours.Operation hours are:Camp Carroll: Crown Jewel FitnessCenter, 9 a.m. Oct. 28 – 9 p.m. Oct. 29Camp George: Taegu American School,6 p.m. Oct. 28 – 6 a.m. Oct. 30Camp Hialeah: Haven Club, 6 a.m.Thursday – 6 p.m. Oct. 28Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae:Robinson Center, 7 a.m. Thursday – 7p.m. Oct. 28For information, call Kenneth Edlandat 768-7737.

Trick-Or-Treat HoursTrick-or-treating will be 6 – 8 p.m. Oct.31. Military Police will conduct safetypatrols from 5-8 p.m. The Camp WalkerWood Clinic and Camp HialeahDispensary Emergency Room willprovide candy X-ray service 7:30 – 9:30p.m.

Halloween CarnivalA Halloween Carnival will be held 6 –10 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sweeny Field on CampCarroll. For information, call William HallJr. at 768- 8987.

Hallelujah NightThe Multicultural Gospel Service willconduct Hallelujah Night as an alternativeto Halloween 5 – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at KellyGym on Camp Walker. For information, callLena Allen at 475- 4761.

VFW Patriot’s Pen, Voiceof Democracy Contest

VFW Patriot’s Pen and Voice ofDemocracy Contest is open tostudents in grades 6 – 12. The themesare “Who are Today’s Patriots” forPatriot’s Pen and “How I DemonstrateMy Freedom” for Voice of Democracy.Rules and submission forms can bedownloaded at www.VFW.org.Submissions must be turned intoVFW Post 10033 in Daegu no laterthan Oct. 31.For information, contact KenSwierzewski at 768-8215.

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Club Beyond: Fun for teens in the name of God

CAMP HENRY – The jou rney f romadolescence to adulthood has never been easyand things are no different here in Korea.Teenagers always have struggled to determinethe importance of their lives to find the meaningand to life in general.

Among the nation’s youth, about 300,000American “military brats” are scattered aroundins ta l la t ions ins ide the Uni ted Sta tes andthroughout the world. However, less than twopercent of military teens are “involved withGod,” according to an estimate by MilitaryCommunity Youth Ministries.

Club Beyond for military teens in Area IV is anew ministry program recently launched by AreaIV Military Community Youth Ministries. Theprogram is an opportunity for military teens to getinvolved in the ministry, according to Julie Coy,Area IV youth ministry program director.

“The unique part of this ministry is that it is anoutreach and an outside of church program,” Coysaid. “The program is targeted toward teens whofeel hesitant to come to church due to the formalsetting inside the church.”

Club Beyond also meets the spiritual needs ofmilitary youth by listening to their concerns, whatthey think and how they pray.

By Pfc. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

Area IV organization offerscomfortable atmosphere forteens to socialize, worship

“The environment is so welcoming that we candiscuss and share our ideas freely,” said KyleHendrix, a Taegu American School junior. He saidgathering with others from a similar age group helpsto create a comfortable atmosphere.

The concerns and struggles of military teens aresimilar to those of other teens, yet unique due totheir situation. Frequent moves can be disconcertingand deployments can separate families for longperiods. Military teens also frequently faceunfamiliar environments and challenging situationsthat other teens usually don’t.

Coy has counseled military teens for more than10 years and said what most of them really need issomeone to just listen to their concerns andproblems. “They want to be recognized asindividuals with respect,” Coy said.

Many indoor and outdoor activities including afterschool bible study, praying, worship dance contest,Christian poetry, retreats and so on are planned.

Club Beyond kicked-off with “See You at thePole.” The event, a student-led, student-initiatedmoment of prayer involving students prayingtogether at their school’s flagpole, was held Sept.21 at Taegu American School. The event is heldannually on the third Wednesday in September.This year, more than 30 individuals participated,a significant increase from last year accordingto Coy.

“We prayed for the school year and for eachother,” said Hendrix, See You at the Pole organizer,who delivered his testimony to other participantsduring the event.

An After Hours Teen Fun Nite is scheduled Oct.28 at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker for 7th-to 12th-grade students. Activities include a freestylebreak dance contest, three-on-three basketball,volleyball and more. Admission is free.

Military Community Youth Ministries was formedinitially as a joint effort between Young Life and Youthfor Christ. Since then, Military Community YouthMinistries has expanded its focus to incorporate theefforts of other like-minded youth organizations andchurches to reach military adolescents with the Gospelof Jesus Christ. Military Community Youth Ministriesminister annually to more than 14,000 teenagers inmore than 40 major locations, including more than 40military communities.

“Hopefully, we will reach every young personaround here to build meaningful relationshipsbetween them and to touch in the love of Jesus,”Coy said.

For information about Club Beyond, call JulieCoy at 010-8695-4416 or 764-4192.

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stricken areas.“I’m really proud of him. He’s thinking how a

Scout should be thinking – about helping otherfolks without expecting anything in return,” saidA.J.’s father Lt. Col. Arturo DeLosSantos,deputy G3, 19th Theater Support Command, whois also assistant scoutmaster with Troop 81. “AsScout l eaders we provide gu idance andmentorship but the Scouts are the ones who takethe initiative and responsibility for their ownprojects. We are very happy about how well thisturned out.”VFW Post Hill 303 Memorial Post #10033

Many members of VFW Pos t Hi l l 303Memorial Post #10033 in Daegu have beenthrough the t r i a l s and t r ibu la t ions of thebattlefield. Even those who have not served onthe front lines understand the importance ofsupporting those at the “tip of the spear.”

In peacetime, facing yet another foe – MotherNature – local VFW members bonded togetherin support of those in need on a different, distantbattlefield.

VFW Post #10033 conducted a number ofevents, raising $1,834 to help those affected byHurricane Katrina.

Throughout the month of September a specialdonation jar was placed in the Post Home and araffle was held at the post’s monthly meeting toraise funds. Members also held a car wash at theCamp Walker Commissary and put together aspecial evening of live music to further the cause.

“We felt we should help out in some way,” saidJimmy Hudson, post commander. “Normally, ourfund-raisers go to our general fund which we useto support community organizations like the Boy

and Girl Scouts, the Taegu American Schoolcheerleaders, units on post and other groups. Inthis case we thought it would be appropriate tosupport the hurricane relief effort.”

Among other donations, the post providedmore than $1,600 to VFW state headquarters inLouisiana and Mississippi.

“Our members really put out an outstandingeffort, particularly at the car wash,” Hudson said.“That was a lot of work for a bunch of old guys.”Area IV Chapels

Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. DavidHicks encouraged Army chapels worldwide tocome together in support of Hurricane Katrinavictims. In response, the chapels in Area IVresponded in a big way – by collecting more than$11,000 as designated offerings Sept. 17–18.

Area IV chapels, comprised of sevencongregations, are located at camps Walker, Carrolland Hialeah. The Camp Henry Gospel Service thatconducts its services at the Camp Henry Theateralso contributed to the designated offering.

Worsh ipers number ing on ly about 800generated the $11,000 tally. The funds will beforwarded to the Army Chief of Chaplains Officefor distribution to hurricane victims.

“It turned out great. It is the most we’ve evercollected for a designated offering,” said Sgt.1st Class Daniel L. Kang, Area IV SupportActivity senior chaplain assistant. “People reallyfelt the need to help. They wanted to reach outall the way from here in Korea to support thosewho were affected by the hurricane.”People To People Daegu Chapter

People To People International is a globalorganization known for its efforts to enhance

international goodwill and understanding. TheDaegu Chapter showed its willingness to reachout across borders by making a $3,000 donationto the American Red Cross Oct. 14 during aceremony held at the 19th Theater SupportCommand headquarters on Camp Henry. Thefunds were turned over to Jimmy Finch, stationmanager of the American Red Cross office atCamp Henry.

“All PTP members express deep sorrow forNew Or leans , where the re was ex tens ivedamage and many victims due to the hurricanedisas te r,” sa id Han Tae-dong, PTP DaeguC h a p t e r p r e s i d e n t . “ P l e a s e a c c e p t o u rsincerity and use this little bit of assistanceto help rebuild the city and help the victims.”HHD, 16th Medical Logistics Battalion

The Sold ie rs o f Headquar te rs andHeadquar te rs Detachment , 16 th Medica lLogistics Battalion on Camp Carroll, showed theytruly know how to take care of others by takingup a collection within the unit that raised $1,005.

“One of our Soldiers came up with the ideaso we decided to take up a collection within theunit,” said Sgt. 1st Class Joaquin E. Ipina,detachment first sergeant. “It is great to knowour Soldiers are willing to contribute to not onlythe military community but the community atlarge in an effort to help others. I was pleasantlysurprised by the amount that was collected.”

The funds were turned over to the American RedCross Office on Camp Henry for dispensation.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution tosupport the victims of hurricanes Katrina andRita, may call Finch, Camp Henry AmericanRed Cross, 768-7993.

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Boeh-soe-yo?Boeh-soe-yo?Boeh-soe-yo?Boeh-soe-yo?Boeh-soe-yo?

Neh.Neh.Neh.Neh.Neh.

Moen-joeMoen-joeMoen-joeMoen-joeMoen-joetweh-guen-hah-seh-yo.tweh-guen-hah-seh-yo.tweh-guen-hah-seh-yo.tweh-guen-hah-seh-yo.tweh-guen-hah-seh-yo.

Weh-yo?Weh-yo?Weh-yo?Weh-yo?Weh-yo?

Joe-nuen yah-guenJoe-nuen yah-guenJoe-nuen yah-guenJoe-nuen yah-guenJoe-nuen yah-gueneem-nee-dah.eem-nee-dah.eem-nee-dah.eem-nee-dah.eem-nee-dah.

Conversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the week

“““““Let’s finish working.Let’s finish working.Let’s finish working.Let’s finish working.Let’s finish working.”””””

WWWWWord of the weekord of the weekord of the weekord of the weekord of the week

‘guen-moo’

Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn KoreanKoreanKoreanKoreanKorean Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily

working Let’s finish

Guen-moo gguen-nehp-see-dah..

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